1.   As he lay on his back and heard the crowd groan, he knew the other vaulter had missed his final jump.

2.   It made the crowd groan.

3.   Moments later, the crowd groaned when the announcement was made that the popular Henry had withdrawn.

4.   The crowd groaned like an old mattress.

5.   The crowd groaned in approval.

6.   The crowd groaned as she came to a stop with her hand bracing her fall.

7.   The crowd groaned with every agonizing turn it took, while Stewart became angrier as he watched.

8.   The crowd groaned, and Davis soon entered the game in place of Starks.

9.   The crowd groaned when Jimenez arrived from the bullpen.